Lecce vs Genoa Match Preview: Serie A Fixture Analysis

Match Context

Lecce host Genoa at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 2026-05-24, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. This is a Serie A Regular Season - 38 fixture, with Lecce currently 17th on 35 points and a goal difference of -23, while Genoa sit 15th on 41 points with a goal difference of -9.

Lecce Availability

Lecce have one confirmed absentee and one fitness concern.

• M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful.

Both are listed among Lecce’s midfield and attacking options, so their status could slightly limit rotation and creativity between the lines, but the core squad remains largely intact.

Genoa Availability

Genoa face a longer list of issues.

• Junior Messias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• Vitinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension and must be counted among the sidelined players.
• M. Cornet (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• B. Norton-Cuffy (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
• L. Ostigard (Knock) is doubtful.

With key figures missing across attack, midfield and defense, Genoa’s depth will be tested.

Impact Summary

Lecce lose some midfield invention through Berisha, but with the rest of the squad available their overall attacking output should not be drastically reduced. Genoa, however, are without Vitinha and Junior Messias, two important attacking and creative pieces, while Cornet’s doubtful status further threatens their forward threat. Based on team statistics, Genoa’s wider creative structure, including provider Aarón Martín, becomes even more crucial to compensate for the attacking output lost.